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Looking For A Security Job? You Don't Need To Be Bo Derek
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Mark Aiello
Mark Aiello,
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11/1/2013 | 1:39:05 PM
re: Looking For A Security Job? You Don't Need To Be Bo Derek
Hi Joe. "I'll take the dedicated quick study over the guy that looks good on paper any day." From your lips to the Hiring Managers ears. I agree.

You are correct re: Tip 1. It is exactly why one must control their own message. It is important to figure out what needs to be done and then draft a response that explains why you are qualified. Lots of "job descriptions" are not descriptive. With many positions, individuals can use social media to locate who was employed in that role previously and see if it is possible to figure out what they did.
Joe Stanganelli
Joe Stanganelli,
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11/1/2013 | 2:33:57 AM
re: Looking For A Security Job? You Don't Need To Be Bo Derek
Of course, you may not be able to contact them if you're not in their network.

So perhaps the lesson is to use LinkedIn to find the hiring manager, then use Facebook or some other platform to touch base with them. (And even Facebook, now that it has introduced Graph Search, duplicates many LinkedIn search functions -- in some ways better than LinkedIn does.)
Joe Stanganelli
Joe Stanganelli,
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11/1/2013 | 2:32:03 AM
re: Looking For A Security Job? You Don't Need To Be Bo Derek
There are very very very very few jobs that can't be mostly learned on the job, even if you didn't go to school for it (including, if State Bars didn't mostly forbid it, mine -- attorney).

I'll take the dedicated quick study over the guy that looks good on paper any day.
Joe Stanganelli
Joe Stanganelli,
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11/1/2013 | 2:29:46 AM
re: Looking For A Security Job? You Don't Need To Be Bo Derek
Tip 1 is apt...but too bad HR staffers and hiring managers often forget it themselves.
Mark Aiello
Mark Aiello,
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10/31/2013 | 5:50:15 PM
re: Looking For A Security Job? You Don't Need To Be Bo Derek
Hi Terry. Every experienced professional began their career without experience. I would not recommend hiring someone with no experience to lead your security group but I do recommend hiring a combination of knowledge and attitude. Knowledge does not always equal experience.

And yes, there are lots of "entry-level" jobs in security. What's wrong with accepting a job to review IDS logs? If you are good and have a good attitude, it will lead to other opportunities. Not everyone can start at the top.
TerryB
TerryB,
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10/31/2013 | 5:38:13 PM
re: Looking For A Security Job? You Don't Need To Be Bo Derek
I'm not sure your doing anyone any favors here, Mark. Besides the unqualified guy who is hired to handle your computer security that is. If there is one place where you don't someone learning on the job, it's security. Is there really a entry level job in security, except maybe reviewing IDS logs?
Mark Aiello
Mark Aiello,
 User Rank: Apprentice
10/31/2013 | 5:07:37 PM
re: Looking For A Security Job? You Don't Need To Be Bo Derek
Thanks Greg. Glad you liked it. I guess the Bo Derek reference shows my age. Maybe Hollywood will do a remake with Scarlett Johansson.

LinkedIn is a great resource for finding a hiring manager. Not perfect but 99% accurate. Go #RedSox
Greg MacSweeney
Greg MacSweeney,
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10/31/2013 | 3:18:34 PM
re: Looking For A Security Job? You Don't Need To Be Bo Derek
Great column. Although, 75% of millennials reading this article have no clue who Bo Derek is, (they are all googling her right now) LOL.

Tip #2 is a great point, although finding the hiring manager is sometimes extremely difficult.
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